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Discover sea fishing in Paignton, Devon with fast access to Broadsands, Saltern Cove and Goodrington Sands. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Paignton, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
5.4 miles from Paignton
A classic deep-water rock mark on the headland by Brownstone Battery, with steep paths and steps down from the National Trust car park. The ledges give immediate depth over kelp-covered, very rough ground with powerful tidal run along the point and towards the Mew Stone. Summer and early autumn bring...
5.5 miles from Paignton
A small, steep-sided limestone cove between Torquay and Babbacombe with rocky ledges and kelp-covered ground flanking a narrow shingle beach. Most anglers fish from the rocks on either side where the water deepens quickly, giving access to wrasse and pollack close in and summer pelagics further out. Best on a...
5.7 miles from Paignton
A sheltered shingle-and-sand cove within Babbacombe Bay, bordered by kelp-covered rocks and a small pier. The water is clear and relatively deep close in on the right-hand side, with mixed ground (sand patches between boulders). Best results are on a flooding tide into dusk and after dark. Summer brings prolific...
5.7 miles from Paignton
Hope’s Nose is a prominent rocky headland in Torquay with deep water close in, kelp beds and tide run, producing excellent summer sport and reliable autumn/winter fishing. Access is via a steep path from Ilsham Marine Drive; footing can be awkward and swells rebound off the ledges. Best results are...
5.7 miles from Paignton
A small Victorian pier in sheltered Babbacombe Bay with mixed ground (sand, shingle and broken rock/weed) and reasonably quick access to depth. It fishes best on a flooding tide, especially at dawn/dusk and after dark in summer and early autumn. Expect summer shoals of mackerel and garfish/scad, wrasse tight to...
5.8 miles from Paignton
Sheltered shingle-and-sand beach in Babbacombe Bay beneath red sandstone cliffs. Clean sand in the middle with rocky ground and kelp at both ends. Access is via a steep path or the Babbacombe Cliff Railway (seasonal). Summer brings mackerel, garfish and scad to lures from the beach, while the rocky margins...
